Thousands of people stranded abroad as UK air traffic control failure cancels thousands of flights
Airlines affected include Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, and Wizz Air
Passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport
Thousands of people are still stranded abroad and trying to get home to the UK after an air traffic control system fault grounded flights on Wednesday. All airlines operating in the UK have been affected, with more than 500 flights cancelled. National Air Traffic Services (NATS), which operates the UK's air traffic control system, said the fault was caused by a "technical issue" with a piece of software. NATS said the issue has now been resolved, but it is still working to clear the backlog of flights. Passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport. The disruption is likely to cause chaos for holidaymakers and business travellers alike. Many people have been left stranded at airports, while others have been forced to cancel or rearrange their travel plans. The fault has also had a knock-on effect on flights to and from other countries. For example, Ryanair has cancelled all of its flights to and from the UK until at least 1pm on Thursday. Passengers who are affected by the disruption are advised to contact their airline for more information. 
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